Earth Day for kids: their favorite tv shows go green

April 21, 9:25 PMSeattle Eastside Family ExaminersMichele & Lexie

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Earth Day is coming to a tv near you - or more specifically, to childrens' shows. Many channels, like PBS, Noggin, and Nickelodeon will be airing special Earth Day episodes of your kiddo's favorite shows like Olivia, The Wonder Pets, and Yo Gabba Gabba. Here's what's on to help you out and be sure to check your local listings for times.

Noggin
Toot & Puddle: The two pigs will learn about pollution and how to live green in Recycle Cycle and Being Green.

Yo Gabba Gabba: The orange haired guy and his friends will help care for the environment in an episode titled Green

Pinky Dinky Doo: Head to the story box with Pinky Dinky Doo as she learns about pollution in Loch Ness Monster.

Nickelodeon
Olivia: Our favorite pig is determined to help the earth by recycling and more in Olivia Helps Mother Nature.

Go, Diego, Go!: Diego and his family work together to clean up a beach so sea turtles can lay eggs in today's episode.

Wonder Pets: Using some teamwork, the Wonder Pets will save a racoon and learn about recycling. Busy day for them!

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!: Wubbzy takes on tough topics like preserving land and recycling bottles in today's episode.
Power down: At 9pm EST (6pm PST), Nickelodeon, Noggin, and the N will 'power down' and go dark for 60 seconds, while encouraging kids to do the same.

PBS and PBS Sprout
Curious George: PBS will air a new episode of the little monkey called Animal Tracker. In this episode, George wants to take a picture of a wild animal so he can share it during Nature Week.

Clifford the Big Red Dog: Big red dog is an understatement - he's a giant. In Doggie Garden, Clifford and company work together to grow a garden.

The Sunny Side Up Show: This week's theme is Mighty Earth Week and the program will explore the environment and ways to be eco-friendly.

Sources: Nick Jr., Noggin, Sprout Online

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